Having a safe sleep environment is one of the simplest ways to support the health and safety of babies. The SIDS Center of NJ is here to help caregivers, healthcare providers, and families across New Jersey access the latest in safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
1-Minute PSA Videos: Quick Tips for Safe Sleep
The SIDS Center of NJ offers a series of 1-minute public service announcement videos to help reinforce safe sleep basics and highlight key points of infant care for all caregivers. These bite-sized videos are easy to share and ideal for busy parents, grandparents, and anyone caring for infants.
- Safe Sleep is Easy as 1-2-3: Simple guidelines for ensuring a safe sleep setup.
- Benefits of Breastfeeding: Learn how breastfeeding helps lower the risk of SIDS.
- Smoking Risk and SUID: Why avoiding smoke exposure is vital for infant health.
- Safe Sleep for Grandparents: Tips to help grandparents follow today’s safe sleep practices.
- Tummy Time: Encouraging supervised tummy time for baby’s development.
On-Demand Webinars: In-Depth Learning for Caregivers
For those looking to dive deeper into safe sleep practices, the SIDS Center of NJ offers two on-demand webinars that explain everything from safe sleep positioning to creating a sleep-safe home environment.
- Safe Infant Sleep from Birth to 12 Months (25 mins) – This session walks you through every stage of safe sleep recommendations, helping you adapt as your baby grows.
- Sueño Seguro desde el Nacimiento hasta los 12 Meses (25 mins) – A Spanish-language version covering all essential safe sleep practices from birth through 12 months.
These webinars are free, accessible online, and perfect for anyone looking to gain a solid foundation in safe sleep practices.
Get Involved: Schedule a Webinar or Request Resources
Whether you’re a parent, a grandparent, or work with families of young children, the SIDS Center of NJ can support you with additional resources, including informational brochures and free webinars tailored to your group’s needs.
- Email: Reach out to schedule a webinar or request resources at scnj@rwjms.rutgers.edu
- Website: Visit rwjms.rutgers.edu/sids for more resources and information.
